The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a critical lifeline for extraordinary people at the forefront of freedom around the world, as our 2023 honorees demonstrate. We invite you to be a part of our 40th anniversary commemoration by investing in NED's efforts to support a democratic future. All proceeds will contribute to our mission and all sponsors will be recognized at the awards ceremony. We honor our courageous partners at the forefront of democratic struggles everywhere.

Marie-Louise Caravatti 

Larry Hirsch

Nicole and Amir Dan Rubin

AFL-CIO

Marilyn Carlson Nelson

Julie and Charles Davidson

Nelson Family Foundation

Maysing Yang

Scott and Susan Carpenter

Mary and Frank Fahrenkopf  

Dick Gephardt, former NED Board Chair

Barry Jackson

Greg Lebedev 

Rosalia G-H and Richard W Miller

Dayton Ogden  

Marc Plattner 

Mary Thornley 

Melanne and Phil Verveer

Damon Wilson and David Van Lear

American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO

Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU) 

United Steelworkers (USW) 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Michael Abramowitz, Freedom House

Hon Dr. Carol Adelman and Hon. Amb. Ken Adelman  

Marjorie Mandelstam Balzer and Harley Balzer 

Jendayi Frazer

Barbara Haig 

Judy Shelton

Marlene and Steve Renna

Peter and Elizabeth Roskam 

Washington Oxi Day Foundation

Liliana Ayalde 

Paula Dobriansky

Elaine and Jared Genser 

Natalie Jaresko

Sydnee Lipset 

Winston Lord

Mel Martinez

Former Congressman David Skaggs

Kenneth Wollack

Please contact give@ned.org for any questions on ways to support our mission.  

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. While NED receives funds from Congress to support democracy in over 100 countries, the need for assistance is growing with increasing challenges facing democracy around the world. Private funds enable NED to act flexibly and quickly when support is most needed. All contributions are tax-deductible.